Will Bring Pak to Heel: Tharoor on US’ Terror Outfit Tag on TRF
The United States has recently designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), a move that has sent shockwaves across the globe. Reacting to this development, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has welcomed the move, stating that it will “add pressure” on Pakistan to curb its activities. In an exclusive interview, Tharoor emphasized that this move will bring Pakistan to heel, effectively putting an end to its proxy war in Kashmir.
TRF, a Pakistan-backed proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), has been responsible for numerous attacks in the Valley, including the recent Pahalgam attack. The US move is seen as a significant blow to Pakistan’s efforts to keep its terrorist outfits under the radar.
Tharoor’s statement comes at a time when the Indian government has been pressing the international community to take cognizance of Pakistan’s support to terrorism in the region. The Congress leader’s comments are a testament to the growing momentum against Pakistan’s terror tactics.
In an interview with a leading publication, Tharoor said, “The US designating TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant move. It adds pressure on Pakistan to take concrete steps to curb its proxy war in Kashmir. This is a major setback for Pakistan’s efforts to keep its terrorist outfits under wraps.”
Tharoor’s views are not without merit. Pakistan has a long history of backing terrorist outfits, including LeT, which has been responsible for numerous attacks in India. The TRF, a Pakistan-backed proxy of LeT, has claimed responsibility for several attacks in the Valley, including the recent Pahalgam attack that left several civilians injured.
The US move is seen as a significant blow to Pakistan’s efforts to keep its terrorist outfits under the radar. The designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT will make it difficult for the group to operate globally, and will also restrict the flow of funds to the outfit.
Tharoor’s statement comes at a time when the Indian government has been pressing the international community to take cognizance of Pakistan’s support to terrorism in the region. The Congress leader’s comments are a testament to the growing momentum against Pakistan’s terror tactics.
The TRF is not the only Pakistan-backed outfit to have been designated as a terrorist organization by the US. LeT itself has been designated as a terrorist organization by the US, and has been responsible for numerous attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left over 160 people dead.
Pakistan’s support to terrorism in the region is well-documented. The country has been accused of providing safe haven to terrorists, including those from the LeT and other outfits. The country’s military establishment has been accused of supporting these outfits, which has led to a significant deterioration in relations between Pakistan and India.
Tharoor’s statement is likely to be seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic efforts between India and the US. The two countries have been working closely together to combat terrorism in the region, and the US move is seen as a significant step forward in this effort.
In conclusion, Tharoor’s statement is a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic efforts between India and the US. The US move to designate TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant blow to Pakistan’s efforts to keep its terrorist outfits under the radar. Tharoor’s statement is a testament to the growing momentum against Pakistan’s terror tactics, and is likely to add pressure on Pakistan to curb its activities.
